Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Capital Lumber; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Forklift Operator for the Day Shift. The role involves operating forklifts to manage materials, ensuring safety and efficiency. Candidates should have forklift certification and relevant experience. Competitive hourly pay is offered.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• 1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material.
• Performs daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA.
• Loads product on trailers for delivery.

Skills

Building Collaborative Relationships

Innovation / Creativity

Adaptability

Developing Self & Others

Education

Forklift Certification

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Position Summary:

Operates a forklift to lift, load, or move material. Inspects, maintains, and repairs forklift equipment as needed. $20 - $22 per hour DOE.

Key Competencies

• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Innovation / Creativity
• Adaptability
• Developing Self & Others

Principal Accountabilities & Deliverables

• Reads handwritten or system-generated sales orders to determine product.
• Notes all special instructions for filling an order.
• Accurately pulls delivery orders and stages for loading as directed.
• Loads product on trailers for delivery.
• Unloads product from incoming rail cars or trailers checking manifest.
• Notes all discrepancies and reviews these with Supervisor.
• Safely, accurately, courteously loads product on customer’s truck/trailer.
• Notifies Supervisor of any request to load a potentially unsafe vehicle.
• Notifies Supervisor of any request to overload a vehicle.
• Operates forklift safely at all times following all safety rules and regulations.
• Performs daily inspections of forklift(s) as required by OSHA and Capital Lumber standards.
• Notifies Supervisory of any necessary equipment maintenance/repair or safety concerns.
• Bands lumber product for storage or shipping.
• Assists in moving inventory for storage within the yard area as directed.
• Properly stores inventory – level and covered as necessary.
• Assists in inventory and/or cycle counts as directed.
• May operate saw equipment intermittently.
• Helps keep all lanes and areas clean and clear for traffic.
• Performs other duties as assigned by your supervisor and remains flexible to changes during employment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Education / Experience and Skills

• 1 to 4 years previous experience with forklifts and other machinery.
• Has Forklift Certification.
• Good knowledge of lumber products.
• Ability to model the Capital values and provide innovative solutions.
• Ability to deliver high-quality, error-free work consistently.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to communicate effectively in the role.

Abilities

• Must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl up to 5% of the workday.
• Must be able to sit, walk, or move around for prolonged periods during the workday.

Work Environment

• Frequently exposed to fumes, moving mechanical parts, and vibrations. Work is outdoors with exposure to extreme weather. Noise levels can be loud.

Our Benefits

We offer GREAT BENEFITS, including Paid Time Off, Holidays, Insurance, 401(k), and more.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Wholesale